Pella Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Greek name meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
Meaning of the Name Pella
Pella is a Greek name meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It is derived from the Greek word 'pella', which refers to a type of stone. It is also the name of an ancient city in Macedonia, Greece, known for being the birthplace of Alexander the Great. Pella is a strong and masculine name with historical significance.
Popularity of the Name Pella
The popularity for the name Pella peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 9 births, which ranked number 19,073 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Pella had the most female births in 2014 with 9, which ranked number 10,948 out of 19,224 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Pella has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among females, Pella has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Pella
- 10 Year Trend of Pella: 20.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Pella: 20.00%
Popularity of Pella by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Pella. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Pella in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Pella is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Pella
- Total Births of Pella: 6 (1.84%)
- Female Births of Pella: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Pella over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Pella have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.